YOCee Student Reporter Programme
by YOCee
Published byline on yocee.in
Annual reporter programme for Classes 6-12 students who file real news from their schools and neighbourhoods, guided by professional editors, with published bylines on yocee.in.
Mode
Hybrid
Fee
Free
Participation format
Individual
Duration
One academic year
Time needed
Regular news coverage throughout the academic year with editorial submission cycles
Eligibility
Open to school students in Classes 6 to 12. Annual cohort of 25 selected reporters. Selection is based on interest in news reporting and basic writing ability. Students who miss the main selection can join as Guest Reporters throughout the year.
- Grade level
- Grade 6 to 12
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
- Prerequisites
- Basic writing ability in English
- Genuine interest in news reporting and journalism
- Ability to independently cover local school and community events
See if your child qualifies.
Rewards and recognition
Recognition
Published byline on yocee.in
Skills your child builds
How to apply
- 1Watch for open call announcement on yocee.in or local newspapers in April or May
- 2Apply during the open call window by demonstrating interest in news reporting
- 3Attend the selection and onboarding process
- 4Students not selected in the main cohort can apply as Guest Reporters on a rolling basis throughout the year
Rules and guidelines
- 25 reporters are selected per academic year cohort
- Reporters must file news stories from their schools and local communities
- All submitted stories go through YOCee editorial review before publication
- Reporters carry an official YOCee photo ID card for field reporting
- Guest Reporter applications are accepted throughout the year for students who miss the annual cohort selection
About this opportunity
The YOCee Student Reporter Programme is an annual year-long initiative that selects 25 school students from Classes 6 to 12 as official YOCee reporters for one academic year. Selected reporters cover real news from their schools, neighbourhoods, and local communities and submit their reports to the YOCee editorial team throughout the year.
Each reporter is issued an official photo ID card, enabling them to conduct field reporting at events and in the community. Stories are published on yocee.in with the student's byline, and each reporter has a dedicated author page that aggregates all their published work. Select reports are also featured in YOCee's ePapers and eBooks. Reporters receive hands-on editorial feedback from YOCee's editors and have the opportunity to meet professional journalists from other media organisations.
The programme is open to students from across India, though it has historically centred on Chennai-based reporters. Open calls for the annual cohort are announced via local newspapers and the YOCee website, typically in April or May. Students who miss the main selection can apply as Guest Reporters, a rolling option that remains open throughout the year.
What your child will do
- Covering news from schools, neighbourhoods, and local community events
- Field reporting with YOCee photo ID card
- Writing and submitting news reports for editorial review
- Receiving editorial feedback on writing, photography, and interviewing
- Meeting YOCee editor and professional journalists from other media organisations
- Contributing select stories to YOCee ePapers and eBooks
Mentors and faculty
YOCee's editorial team led by Founder Editor Revathi R, and visiting professional journalists from other Indian media organisations.
Languages
Academic details
Difficulty: Beginner
Frequently asked questions
How many student reporters are selected each year?
YOCee selects 25 student reporters per annual cohort. Students who miss the main selection can participate as Guest Reporters throughout the academic year.
What do selected reporters receive?
Selected reporters receive an official YOCee photo ID card for field reporting, editorial mentorship from professional journalists, and published stories with their personal byline on yocee.in, with a dedicated author page for their work.
Is the programme available to students outside Chennai?
While YOCee historically focuses on Chennai-based reporters, the programme website does not state a geographic restriction. Prospective reporters from other cities should contact the YOCee editorial team directly.
What kinds of stories can student reporters file?
Reporters cover news from their school campuses, neighbourhoods, and local communities. Topics include school events, local civic issues, community stories, sustainability, and climate news.
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